Police Constable Killed, Two Suspected Target Killers Shot Dead in Lakki Marwat
Police and CTD say two suspects were killed in retaliatory action following the constable's killing; search operation underway for other suspected militants.
LAKKI MARWAT: Police constable Mumtaz was shot dead by unidentified armed men in Lakki Marwat, while two suspected target killers were killed in a subsequent operation by police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), officials said.
According to police sources, the incident took place near MCB Bank within the jurisdiction of Shahbazkhel police station, where unidentified gunmen opened fire on constable Mumtaz, killing him.
Following the incident, police and members of a local peace committee launched an operation. Police and CTD teams, led by District Police Officer (DPO) Lakki Marwat Sajjad Ahmed Sahibzada, also took part in the action.
A police spokesperson said the two suspected target killers allegedly involved in the constable's killing were shot dead during the retaliatory operation.
Police sources said a search operation was underway in the area to trace other suspected militants.
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